Subtract 16/27 from 7/75
7/75 - 16/27 is -337/675.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 27 is 675
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 675 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 9 = 675,
7/75 = 7 × 9/75 × 9 = 63/675 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 25 = 675,
16/27 = 16 × 25/27 × 25 = 400/675 - Subtract the two like fractions:
63/675 - 400/675 = 63 - 400/675 = -337/675
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